African Elephants

What do they look like?

They weigh more than 6 tons (12,000 pounds). They can be 12 feet tall at their shoulders. Their trunk is about seven feet long.Where in the world are they found? These mammals are found in Africa.What is their habitat? They are found in dense forests, open woodlands and also savannas (dry grassy areas).What is their diet? They eat leaves, roots, fruits, grasses, and even bark.How do they defend themselves? African elephants use their trunks to make loud sounds to scare predators away. They can also use their trunks and tusks.Who are their predators? Young elephants’ predators are lions and crocodiles. Adult elephant’s only predators are humans who hunt them for their tusks that are made of ivory.What are their adaptations that allow them to survive?1.African elephant's have a long and flexible trunk. This adaptation lets elephants reach high into trees to get food. 2.Elephant's use their trunk to suck up and spray water on their skin. This adaptation helps them cool off in the hot habitats.

3.Their long tusks are sharp and curved. This adaptation allows them to dig up roots to eat.Cool facts!!

The African elephant's trunk is actually their nose and upper lip.

Trunks can be used as snorkels. Elephants can walk or swim with their heads under water and breathe through their trunks.